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Pacific Maritime Association says slowdown is crippling ports of Tacoma and Seattle.

Agreement to go to arbitration suspends the right to strike or lockout at St. Lawrence Seaway through 2018.

SSA’s DeNike says Port of Long Beach’s extension of free time was unfair.

The container shipping arm of COSCO reports an 8% increase in volume.

Country’s largest shipper organization believes waiving fee would reduce congestion issues.

The Port of Longview has started a $10 million rail corridor expansion to increase cargo flows in and out of the port.

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Frustration builds among shippers as SoCal ports struggle to get cargo off docks by truck, rail.

Changes in Lumber Liquidators’ product portfolio brings supply chain challenges.

FAS has initiated a new fee structure to be charged for coverage under the CCC’s Export Credit Guarantee Program.

APL says it will realign network to facilitate smooth cargo flow through the U.S. West Coast.

MOL: Cargo volumes to Asia showed weak growth; north-south trades see “substantial downswing”

Terminals are being asked to forgo charges even as they say they have incurred $22 million in additional expenses related to port congestion.

The French liner carrier said it will retrofit the vessels with bulbous bows as part of its effort to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

A panel of experts discussed potential solutions for truck delays at marine terminals.

Two new DHL facilities were created for a total of 30.5 million euros.

The Korean shipping giant moved fewer containers than last year, but benefited from rate restoration and cost cutting.

The Teamsters says payment shows shows driver was misclassfied as an independent contractor.

The union is concerned about jobs as Seaway plans to install automatic mooring system.

The NVO’s new branch is located in the Brooklin neighborhood, a key financial and commercial hub in Sao Paulo.

The commission has started an investigation into the changes by the Indian government to the country’s trade and investment policies.

NMLK Steel will become the first tenant at the Holt terminal in Paulsboro, N.J.

JaxPort and Port Tampa Bay will spend more than $60 million for equipment to handle bigger ships.

Atlantic Container Lines expects delivery of new ships starting next summer.

AIIS reported the 3.89 million net tons of U.S. steel imports for September was 38% higher than in September 2013.

The semi-annual course leverages the expertise of Hapag-Lloyd vet and licensed customs broker Anita Carty.

Thirteen ships are at anchor in San Pedro Harbor including eight containerships.

Company says container throughput has risen at its terminals, but that container leasing is weak.

The port says it is not suffering from a shortage of chassis.

The Jones Act container carrier said it benefited from an upswing in its Hawaii business.

Iron ore shipments for U.S.-flag Great Lakes vessels reached 7 million tons for the third straight month.

U.S. Federal Maritime commissioner has asked the commission chairman to review the rapid approval of the alliance.

FMC reviews 28 OTI license applications

   The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 28 license applications and changes for review.     The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Atlantic Cargo Logistics, Deland, Fla. (Dietmar Lutte, managing […]

The Federal Maritime Commission has received 28 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 28 ocean transportation intermediary license applications and changes for review.

While the industry could earn $5 billion this year, some carriers will continue to see losses.

Hong Kong liner carrier reports strong growth on Asia-Europe trade lane.

Because of terminal congestion, port gives importers an extra three days to pick up boxes in October.

Service will use a combination of truck, ocean and rail to provide Japanese shippers scheduled access to its rail service in China.

Coal shipments on the Great Lakes reached 3 million tons for the month, the Lakes Carriers’ Association said.

ASL Aviation Group will acquire Farnair Group, a Switzerland-based third-party operator of aircraft for the express carrier industry.

The $133 million Englewood Flyover project is touted as eliminating one of the biggest rail chokepoints in the United States.

Environmentalists complain about pollution from container terminal and want more mitigation.

VT Halter is building two LNG-powered box/ro-ro ships for the carrier’s Puerto Rico liner service.

A freighter flight will operate twice weekly from Milan, Italy, to Bogotá, Colombia, and from Bogotá to Amsterdam.

The organization will give $110,000 to Red Cross/Red Crescent and Médecines Sans Frontières in an equal portions.

SoCal marine exchange says more vessels arriving at the ports in October.

The lack of a labor contract for West Coast longshoremen is contributing to West Coast port congestion, trade groups say.

Dallas importer says inspection of protective equipment for medical workers is taking too long.

CKYHE plans to start operating in U.S. trades in the spring of 2015.

The Hawaii shipping company will pay $1 million in penalties, but still faces other possible claims over a 2013 molasses spill.

NYK has joined a chassis pool operated by TRAC Intermodal in Portland, Seattle and Tacoma.

Long Beach had 7.3% more container traffic in September than in thg same month last year.

The N.J. container terminal last week celebrated a milestone in its modernization plan.

TSA says it will increase surcharge to reflect high cost of low-sulfur fuel, but give shippers a break to reflect bigger ships, slow steaming.

The WTO said the amended rules increase origin labeling’s ‘detrimental impact’ on imported livestock into the U.S. market.

TSA says truck and driver shortages, rail and terminal congestion have pushed up intermodal rates and cargo handling costs.

The Port of Los Angeles says cargo volumes at their highest level since August 2006.

Railroads are urging the nation’s farmers during harvest time to use caution when crossing tracks.

U.S. and Mexican Customs recognize each other’s customs-industry border security programs.

The French contaner carrier says it expects to handle 1 million TEUs of reefer cargo next year.

The U.N. agency says code to protect Arctic, Antarctic could enter into force in 2017.

Simushir undergoing repairs after being towed to port by the tug Barbara Foss.

The Heyburn facility will serve the local dairy and agricultural markets.

Federal dollars for PNCT’s expansion should be replicated nationwide, DOT Secretary Foxx and others say.

A white paper from CyberKeel lays out motivations and mechanics of attacks, as well as protections and strategies.

The SCFI continued its downward trend this week, but rates to the U.S. West Coast and East Coast South America rose.

H & M International Transportation and J. Cioffi Cargo Management have agreed to merge their trucking operations.

The FMC said it reached compromise agreements with five NVOCCs, two unlicensed transport businesses and one vessel operator.

The Chicago-based property firm has acquired a 317,500-square-foot warehouse in Avenel.

Union leader says there is a need for more trained longshoremen and a 24-hour port.

The Teamsters continues drayge organizing drive and sees Hub settlement as game changer.

Kenon would own five ventures, including 32 percent of ZIM, and be listed on the Tel Aviv and New York stock exchanges.

CSX says intermodal volumes in the thrid quarter were 5-percent higher.

Commerce will issue an antidumping duty order from Mexico and a countervailing duty order on similar imports from Turkey.

A dispute settlement panel cited India’s ban was imposed without ‘sufficient scientific evidence.’

The chassis shortage spurs action by Long Beach to keep cargo fluid.

The Korean container shipping company is disposing of its interest in terminals in Tacoma and Los Angeles.

The chemical logistics company, Rinchem Co., plans to use the acquisition to support its growing Asia-Pacific business.

The new terminal in Costa Rica will be able to handle 13,500-TEU ships.

Merged railroads could benefit by a way to skirt congestion in Chicago and the boom in shale oil.

SoCal port says new supply of chassis is first step towards congestion relief.

More protests planned when liner carrier’s vessels arrive in Oakland and Tampa.

Crowley and Seaboard now have VSAs to the Dominican Republic as well as Panama and Costa Rica.

OOCL has outlined the increased cost of fuel for its services in the transatlantic trade.

A container freight analyst said that he expects rates to continue to slide into November.

The ITC said these imports hurt domestic producers, while Commerce ruled they are subsidized by the Chinese government.

The trip will focus on U.S. export opportunities for both the healthcare and energy sectors in these two countries.

NRF asks union, employers to reinstate contract through November so arbitration provisions are in place.

Shippers being forced to pay fees even though they are unable to pick-up cargo.

Insurer says it is responding to an increase in rail traffic, especially crude oil and hazardous materials.